Among her Naxos AudioBooks recordings are: The Awakening, Anne of Green Gables, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Alice’s Advertures in Wonderland. Her film work has included Batman and the Shadowchasers. Her many TV appearances include After the War, Poor Little Rich Girl, Two’s Company and The Month of the Doctors. They then took the production to Oz conventions and festivals.Liza Ross has appeared on stage in the West End and in repertory across the country, including Wings and The Front Stage at the Royal National Theatre. It was so well received that it was extended for six weeks beyond its planned run. Whitaker reported that the musical had a great original run at the New American Folk Theatre. But it’s also about the dependence on our communities and our chosen families and our chosen tribe, and how no one is able to accomplish much on their own.” The work addresses gender identity which Whitaker said is currently “such an important part of our lives. “The Marvelous Land of Oz” was published in 1904 but, even though it is well over a century old, book writer, lyricist, composer, and director Whitaker is convinced its themes are still relevant. I want the audience to experience the kind of experience I’ve had throughout the production.” “I’ve had so much fun with this cast and working on it. “It’s a very fun production,” Mugg declared. In the original Oz story, Scarecrow sings, “If I Only had a Brain.” I’m always saying stuff like, ‘Oh, I’ve got the biggest brain,’ which is ironic from the original movie because it’s accepted how smart he is.” Scarecrow is a very happy, very smart character. Mugg said that Scarecrow “is like the ruler of the Emerald City while the lost princess is gone. 18-20 in “The Marvelous Land of Oz,” a musical sequel.

The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, introduced to audiences in Mudlark Theater of Evanston’s 2016 production of “The Wizard of Oz,” reappear (with different actors) Nov.

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